Flash Flood, Severe Thunderstorm watches posted for Warren County

Be alert for both severe thunderstorms and flooding later Friday and Friday night. The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood warnings for the region.

There’s a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms in Washington and the rest of Warren . Some tonight could produce small hail and heavy rain.

Because the ground is saturated from rain earlier this week, rain will quickly run off and could flood some streets and roads.

The thunderstorm watch covers all counties in New jersey except Cape May, including Hunterdon, Warren, Somerset, Morris and Mercer counties as well as Bucks County, Pa. and much of the rest of eastern Pennsylvania. It’s in effect until 9 p.m. Friday.
The flood watch covers the same area. According to NWS, the showers could produce a half to 1 inch of rain, with 2-4 inches possible in some areas. That’s where flooding is most likely.

According to the weather service, the chance of showers continues Saturday, Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night, but it will be dry most of the time. Afternoon highs are expected to be 86 both weekend days.'

The extended forecast says it will be mostly sunny on Monday and partly sunny on Tuesday, with highs around 80 both days.